The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0

[franandaj]

Anyway, does anyone have any info on how resales and/or waitlists through DVC are going? Thanks!

I just completed two resale add-ons so I don't have information about DVC based add ons, but my guide told me that the only contracts that Disney is buying back and exercising ROFR is the Beach Club, so if I made an offer under $82 per point, they would be likely to exercise ROFR.

That said, perhaps Disney is not exercising their right to ROFR much for the VGC at this point. However after 3/20/11 the price of resale contracts might plummet, and either Disney is planning on buying back a ton of contracts so they will not let the resale market go to **** in a handbasket, so that they can take over the resale market....I have a feeling they have realized that the resale market is stronger than they thought and want more points in their arsenal.

 

[Nonsuch]

...perhaps Disney is not exercising their right to ROFR much for the VGC at this point. However after 3/20/11 the price of resale contracts might plummet, and either Disney is planning on buying back a ton of contracts so they will not let the resale market go to **** in a handbasket, so that they can take over the resale market....I have a feeling they have realized that the resale market is stronger than they thought and want more points in their arsenal.

It does make sense that Disney would want to buy back more points. It is added profit to buy and resell points, with little extra expense.

I would not expect the resale prices at VGC to "plummet" since the resort is new and there are few available resales.

 

[bigAWL]

What's the quickest walk from DCA to the VGC? Is it possible to leave DCA, enter the GCH through the entrance by GRR, walk around the pool area, and enter the Villas section directly from the outside? Or do you have to walk through the hallways to enter the villas section?

 

[boiseflyfisher]

What's the quickest walk from DCA to the VGC? Is it possible to leave DCA, enter the GCH through the entrance by GRR, walk around the pool area, and enter the Villas section directly from the outside? Or do you have to walk through the hallways to enter the villas section?

You can cut through the pool area to get to the villas section. We rarely walk through the lobby if we are returning from DCA.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

You can cut through the pool area to get to the villas section. We rarely walk through the lobby if we are returning from DCA.

Same here.

 

[blackjackdelta]

What's the quickest walk from DCA to the VGC? Is it possible to leave DCA, enter the GCH through the entrance by GRR, walk around the pool area, and enter the Villas section directly from the outside? Or do you have to walk through the hallways to enter the villas section?

We also cut thru the pool area to get thru WWS snacks or just back thru to the DCA entrance.

Jack

 

[franandaj]

You can cut through the pool area to get to the villas section. We rarely walk through the lobby if we are returning from DCA.

Same here.

We also cut thru the pool area to get thru WWS snacks or just back thru to the DCA entrance.

Jack

Every time I've stayed, my key won't seem to open the pool gate, someone else has had to let me in.

 

[Nonsuch]

You can cut through the pool area to get to the villas section. We rarely walk through the lobby if we are returning from DCA.

The all gates to the pool requires a hotel key, and I have had some problems with the lock near White Water Snacks. I have seen other guest having difficulty with this entrance. The pool exits near VGC are marked EMERGENCY EXIT, but are OK to use. A cast member said the signs are needed to comply with California Laws.

 

[Smltown96]

Wow, finally got through the whole thread. New VGC DVC owner as of 9/10...guess we just made it!! Thanks for the thread, so much good information and help here. Can't wait for our first trip "home" 6/14 to 6/19. Been to DL over 20 times and neve stayed on property!

 

[mdsd8700]

Wow, finally got through the whole thread. New VGC DVC owner as of 9/10...guess we just made it!! Thanks for the thread, so much good information and help here. Can't wait for our first trip "home" 6/14 to 6/19. Been to DL over 20 times and neve stayed on property!

Congrats on becoming a DVC member and Welcome! We don't own at VGC but absolutely love it there! How exciting that your first on-site stay will be as owners. You will not be disappointed. Have awesome trip.

 

[nunzia]

Congrats and Welcome Home!

 

[stopher1]

Wow, finally got through the whole thread. New VGC DVC owner as of 9/10...guess we just made it!! Thanks for the thread, so much good information and help here. Can't wait for our first trip "home" 6/14 to 6/19. Been to DL over 20 times and neve stayed on property!

Awesome! Congrats, and Welcome Home!

 

[thelionqueen]

Hi all!
Just wanted to share in our excitement at our first trip home this month! We are doing a Disney Cruise from March 20th-27th, and going "home" to VGC on the 27th for 5 fun filled days/nights...I absolutely cannot wait!!!

I have to admit I've always been a Disneyland Hotel snob and never stayed at VGC, but I'm there soon...its gorgeous and I'm SO Happy to own there

 

[jforever52]

Just a quick question. We became owners of VGC in July 2010 and have used our points to take two long weekends (once at Disneyland Hotel and once at Paradise Pier because VGC was unavailable). We live about 8 hours away so long weekends work out fine for us. My family of 4 is staying in a studios at VGC in May for a week and are super excited about it. It will be our first stay at our home resort since purchasing the DVC last year. We are also going to see the Dodgers and the Angels play that week. We wanted to hit up the Padres as well but their home game schedule didn't work out with when we are going.

My husband and I wanted to take one more weekend trip to DL before our annual passes expire in October of this year. No studios were available so I just booked a one bedroom for the weekend. I thought that getting to stay at VGC was worth the extra points (staying at the other Disneyland Hotels would have been approximatley 10-15 points less). Now I am wondering whether the splurge is worth it.

What do you think? Should I stick with the one-bedroom for the 2 of us or switch over to another Disneyland Hotel? We are staying for 3 nights...no kids!

Thanks for your help!

 

[Nonsuch]

...I thought that getting to stay at VGC was worth the extra points (staying at the other Disneyland Hotels would have been approximatley 10-15 points less). Now I am wondering whether the splurge is worth it.

What do you think? Should I stick with the one-bedroom for the 2 of us or switch over to another Disneyland Hotel? We are staying for 3 nights...no kids!

Stay in the one-bedroom, it is worth the extra points.
WARNING: Once you stay in a one-bedroom you might not want to go back to a studio.

 

[Disney Princess]

Hi all!
Just wanted to share in our excitement at our first trip home this month! We are doing a Disney Cruise from March 20th-27th, and going "home" to VGC on the 27th for 5 fun filled days/nights...I absolutely cannot wait!!!

I have to admit I've always been a Disneyland Hotel snob and never stayed at VGC, but I'm there soon...its gorgeous and I'm SO Happy to own there

What a wonderful vacation - a cruise and a 5-night stay at VGC!! Enjoy it, and PLEASE post pictures when you get back.

 

[Disney Princess]

Just a quick question. We became owners of VGC in July 2010 and have used our points to take two long weekends (once at Disneyland Hotel and once at Paradise Pier because VGC was unavailable). We live about 8 hours away so long weekends work out fine for us. My family of 4 is staying in a studios at VGC in May for a week and are super excited about it. It will be our first stay at our home resort since purchasing the DVC last year. We are also going to see the Dodgers and the Angels play that week. We wanted to hit up the Padres as well but their home game schedule didn't work out with when we are going.

My husband and I wanted to take one more weekend trip to DL before our annual passes expire in October of this year. No studios were available so I just booked a one bedroom for the weekend. I thought that getting to stay at VGC was worth the extra points (staying at the other Disneyland Hotels would have been approximatley 10-15 points less). Now I am wondering whether the splurge is worth it.

What do you think? Should I stick with the one-bedroom for the 2 of us or switch over to another Disneyland Hotel? We are staying for 3 nights...no kids!

Thanks for your help!

Stay in the one-bedroom, it is worth the extra points.
WARNING: Once you stay in a one-bedroom you might not want to go back to a studio.

I agree with Nonsuch. Enjoy a romantic getaway in the 1BR! Splurge and enjoy it!! Now, if after your first stay at the VGC you HATE it and want to switch (which you won't ) then you can call and switch.

If you are wanting to save on points, don't forget to go on the waitlist for the studio - it just may come through. But be careful: if you go on the waitlist and it comes through, will you have enough time in your use year to bank those points, use them, etc.?

And finally - when will you be there in May? We FINALLY get to use our points at VGC May 18-24. Our in-laws will be joining us.

 

[kikiq]

What do you think? Should I stick with the one-bedroom for the 2 of us or switch over to another Disneyland Hotel? We are staying for 3 nights...no kids!

Oh no, keep the one bedroom!!! Treat yourself. Having an one bedroom is truly like having a home away from home.

 

[kikiq]

Stay in the one-bedroom, it is worth the extra points.
WARNING: Once you stay in a one-bedroom you might not want to go back to a studio.

So true, we booked a last minute to WDW last November and there weren't any studios available anywhere for our dates (yes, even at SSR) We took the one bedroom at SSR and it was wonderful. Even my DH said that he's not sure he could stay in a studio again even at VGC!

 

[stopher1]

Oh no, keep the one bedroom!!! Treat yourself. Having an one bedroom is truly like having a home away from home.

I agree. Keep the one bedroom! Very nice.